Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Full-Time 12 Hour Midshift/Evenings | University of Southern California (USC) - Military Veterans
at HERC - Southern California
As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc. The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. Decision-making authority: Patient care within the scope of practice Patient acuity based on patient classification decision-making method RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency. RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed. RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate care Executive Functions Planning: Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift; Contributes to overall unit planning and improvement Directing: Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new procedures Teaching nursing students Delegating: As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs Coordinating: Assigned team Communicating Expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.) Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events; Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education:Graduation from Registered Nurse ProgramBSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)Minimum Experience/Knowledge:1 year clinical experience (except new graduate RN) in an acute care setting preferred.If applicable - experience in treating ortho and stoke patient population preferred.For 6th Floor Med/Surg and Transitional Care Unit Employees:Two years experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferredCertification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferredRequired License/Certification:California Registered Nurse LicenseCertification in clinical specialty or management desired Surgery: BLS, ACLSPACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALSED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),L&D/Post-Partum: BLS, ACLS, NRP NICU: BLS, PALS, NRPNursery: BLS, NRPGeropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)ICU/ 5S and 4th Telemetry: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)6th Med Surg: BLS, ACLSTCU: BLSBLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USCVHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $41 to $75. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Glendale, CA
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Southern California HERC, established in 2003, is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges and universities, and research, medical, and cultural institutions. Our institutions are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process and providing a work environment sensitive to work/life balance. We also understand that employment decisions often involve two careers and offer state of the art dual career resources and solutions. SoCal HERC includes members from the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.
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SoCal HERC Member Institutions:
Antioch University, Azusa Pacific, University Cal Tech
CSU Fullerton, CSU Northridge, CSU San Bernardino
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Chapman University, Citrus College
Concordia University Irvine, Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
Loyola Marymount University, MiraCosta Community College, Mount St. Mary’s University
North Orange County CCD, Occidental College, Pacific Oaks College & Childrens School
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego State University, Soka University of America
The Claremont Colleges, The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences, UC Path Center
UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside
UCSD, University of Redlands, University of San Diego
University of Southern California, Vanguard University, Whittier College
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